I had the pleasure of catching up with my good friend, Nikki Javid, who I’ve known since my days back in Virginia, at her recent art exhibition during the Brewery Art Walk. For those who don’t know, the Brewery Art Walk is an iconic biannual event in Los Angeles, where local artists open their studios…
We’ve been immersed in a lot of exciting coverage lately, but this build stands out for all the right reasons. It’s not just about the car it’s about the culture, the history, and the timeless originality that Nakai-san brings to every RWB (RAUH-Welt Begriff) project. For those of you who’ve been following along, you know…
This past weekend, I had the chance to check out Wekfest LA, thanks to my friend Joey Lee, aka Stickydiljoe, who invited me. Joey had something special lined up—the debut of the first street version of the Voltex Racing GR86. Along with the car, there was a collaboration t-shirt release to commemorate the partnership, which…
As you’ve seen in our recent posts, we’ve been spending a lot of time away from LA, soaking up the travel vibes, connecting with locals, and, of course, trying new food spots. This time, we headed up to the Bay Area for Spocom, vending for Illest. We kicked off the trip at the studio, loading…
This past weekend, we rolled through the Rays Wheels Tribute Event, and it was nothing short of epic! Big ups to Big Mike for hosting the event and keeping the vibe fun and laid-back all day. Illest was in great company, representing alongside Japan’s best motorsport brands like Bride, Apexi, and, of course, Rays Engineering.…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – August 24, 2024 “To sum up what mamba mentality is, it means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself” Kobe Bryant, 2016 Every 24th of August,which represents Kobe Bryant’s famous jersey numbers (8 and 24), Mamba Day is celebrated. It has grown to be a…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. Redefining the boundaries of style and speed, GOODSMILE RACING and ILLEST collaborated, fusing the worlds of motorsports and streetwear. Last month, the much awaited merchandise collaboration photo shoot was shot at a location that perfectly reflected the urban vibe that both brands are known for. Let’s take a glimpse at the exclusive…
The third annual Outlier’s Guild Custom Motorcycle Show will return to Downtown Los Angeles on March 23, 2019 at the The Container Yard. The event will showcase a remarkable collection of Café Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Modern Classic, and Brat style motorcycles along with full custom builds. An all-star roster of builders will be…